HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Report Showed High Uric Acid Level. Done With Kidney And Liver Function Test. Should I Be Worried?

Hi,
Prior to receiving my latest lab results in the mail I spoke to my doctor about the results via a phone call. He said that everything other than uric acid looked great including kidney function, liver function, blood glucose, and cholesterol. I received the results in the mail today and the uric acid reading was 8.4 ( down from 9.7 a year ago), albumin was 5.3 and eGFR was 76.
I am 43 years old. Based on average reported statistics my eGFR appears to be low, although my doctor said my kidney function was fine. Is an eGFR of 76 low for some my age ? And do I have cause for concern ? I believe my eGFR was around 85 last year.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
Report Abuse
Critical Care Specialist,  's  Response
Hi thanks for your question.
Your uric acid levels are slightly above the normal but have come down from the last year value that is good.Yes your eGFR is slightly decreased (normal vale between 90 to 120),but it is only taken as significant when it is less than 60.Nothing to worry.
Hope this answers your question.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Gout


Loading Online Doctors....
Report Showed High Uric Acid Level. Done With Kidney And Liver Function Test. Should I Be Worried?

Hi thanks for your question. Your uric acid levels are slightly above the normal but have come down from the last year value that is good.Yes your eGFR is slightly decreased (normal vale between 90 to 120),but it is only taken as significant when it is less than 60.Nothing to worry. Hope this answers your question.